From Westminster to Wearside: Foundation of Light’s January 2026 Round-Up
January set the tone for 2026 at the Foundation of Light, with the launch of our new five-year strategy alongside continued impact across our communities.
Foundation of Light’s February half-term holiday courses are now available to book online!
Whether your child is keen to develop their football skills or try out creative activities like baking and arts, our holiday courses offer a safe and friendly environment to keep youngsters engaged in the school holidays.
As an added bonus, anybody who books a Foundation of Light Holiday Course for February half-term will be entered into a prize draw to win a mascot place for Sunderland AFC's game against Brighton.
One lucky winner will get the chance to walk out at the Stadium of Light with their heroes on Saturday 14 March.
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Here's February's Holiday Course line-up:
Football
Holiday Football Camp: These camps feature football drills and games for all abilities, delivered by FA-qualified coaches. We have three-day camps at the Beacon of Light, Beamish Football Centre, and Wellfield Community School. Individual days are also available to book at the Beacon camp.
One-to-One Coaching: Exactly what it says on the tin. A chance to refine your skills with one of our UEFA and FA-qualified coaches.
Disability Football: Football training and games for those aged 5-25 with special educational needs and disabilities.
Early Years Football
Little Dribblers Big Day Out: A morning of football fun for ages 3-5 with a football session, and a character hunt around the Beacon of Light.
Little Lionesses Big Day Out: A female-only session of football fun featuring an early years football session and a character hunt around the Beacon of Light.
Holiday Club
February Holiday Club: Every day at Holiday Club is different. Children aged 5-14 enjoy a range of activities from multi-sports to arts and crafts.
Baking
Baking at the Beacon: Youngsters can get creative in the kitchen with our Mini Bakers (6-10-year-olds) and Junior Bakers (10-16-year-olds) this February.
Toddler Tales: This session for ages 2-5 includes a read of some children’s favourites followed by baking themed around the book of the day.
Beauty at the Beacon
Fun, hands-on beauty workshops for ages 8-13, with nail art, braiding, mini-manicures and more. Build confidence, get creative, and take home your own beauty kit!
Early Drop Off / Late Pick-Up
Our Football Camps and Holiday Clubs at the Beacon of Light now include the option to add early drop off at 8:45am and late pick up at 4pm. These can now be added as extras by ticking the box when making your booking.
All courses can now be booked via our new booking platform, Abler!
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January set the tone for 2026 at the Foundation of Light, with the launch of our new five-year strategy alongside continued impact across our communities.
Former Sunderland AFC captain Lee Cattermole was the latest person to sit down with Foundation of Light football scholars for a Changing Room Chat.
Foundation of Light is giving one lucky holiday course attendee the chance to walk out as a mascot at the Stadium of Light.